European Developers Propose a New Offshore Wind Deal

Pentagon fires Greenland's base commander after embarrassing, "subversive" mass email

Iran claims it will give US talks about nuclear plans a "genuine chance"

Putin says Russian Navy's nuclear weapons have been fully modernised

IMO Approves World's First Industry-Wide, Truly Global Carbon Fee

Greece in talks to buy two Carlo Bergamini-class frigates from Italy

Fincantieri, Accenture form JV for digital innovation in maritime sector

Stillstrom, Panama Canal Authority collaborate on emission reduction

Steel imports on unprecedented tear at Port of Liverpool

Strong 2025 kickoff for Port of New York and New Jersey

Port Houston adds new hybrid handling equipment

Global container ports see growth, led by strong traffic from China, US and South Asia

11 Mar 2025How bad could the ship collision be for the environment?Experts are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations.11 Mar 2025Science & Environment

28 Mar 2025Crashed cargo ship Solong arrives in AberdeenThe impact with the tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea triggered an explosion and fires.28 Mar 2025UK

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Global breakthrough agreement to tackle shipping emissions

Finnish Port Set for Offshore Wind Overhaul

Chevron’s Venezuela exports hit new snag as Trump tariffs continue to bite

Serial Greek dealmaker Marios Gialozoglou pounces on tankers and ferries

Chinese teapot refiners stocking up on Iranian crude oil

Serial-flag-hopping tanker detained by Estonia over registry issues

Sanctions-busting tankers still discharging crude at China’s Dongying oil terminal, says Kpler

Sanctions-busting tankers still discharging crude at China's Dongying oil terminal, says Kpler

IMO marks 50 years since the MARPOL Convention was adopted, Ships today must take measures on board to stop sewage, garbage and operational waste entering the sea without restriction –

World Maritime Theme 2024: "Navigating the future: safety first!"

More countries are setting their own restrictions on scrubber water discharges. Poland said it could not support an International Chamber of Shipping motion because its ‘low ambition’ meant more national discharge restrictions around the world, instead of global rules the IMO preferred

As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked, says the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) has finalized prohibition of perfluoro-octane sulfonic acid (PFOS) from fire-fighting systems on board ships.  (ANNEX 2 RESOLUTION MSC.532(107)

Did you know that traditional AIS tracking systems often leave critical coverage gaps in offshore shipping lanes? Shipborne AIS is emerging as the game-changer, providing unprecedented real-time visibility across these busy yet under-monitored areas.

The IMO has adopted three amendments to the current circulars relating to the Ballast Water Management
(BWM) Convention as follows:

This is the monthly summary containing an overview of all regulatory changes applied to Regs4ships in the last calendar month.
Detailed updates can be found using the links at the bottom of this article. These will open a web page in your preferred browser window.

Lloyd’s Register has awarded Fincantieri’s Norwegian headquartered Vard subsidiary an Approval in Principle (AiP) covering the methanol fueling system for two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). The Vard 422 design vessels are

Canadian graphene coating specialist GIT Coatings has become the first company to receive a new Lloyd’s Register (LR) type approval, its “Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval” LR is the first classification society to

The application of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) across a variety of vessel types is nearing a tipping point with deployment likely to increase rapidly, but the lack of standardization for verifying fuel

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Several countries are included to the USCG's Black List after that country's ports were found to have insufficient anti-terrorism measures - a move that requires US bound vessels calling there to

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Noise on board ships regulations aim to protect crew members from excessive noise exposure that can lead to hearing loss, fatigue, and communication difficulties, impacting both safety and well-being. The IMO

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (Grain Code) introduce critical updates to enhance the safety and clarity of grain loading conditions for bulk carriers.

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Capture fisheries is the backbone of many coastal communities and contributes to the local economies, employment and food security. It is estimated that globally over 39 million people work in capture

In March 2024, the IMO adopted the MEPC.390(81), an amendment to the MEPC.335(76), which provides guidelines on the shaft/power limitation system in order to comply with the EEXI. These guidelines now

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The ship recycling industry is undergoing major changes due to stricter environmental and safety regulations. The paper below, helps readers align with international standards like the HKC (Hong Kong Convention) and EU

Protecting maritime data: the next frontier for shipping cybersecurity

World’s fist platform for testing cybersecurity technologies launched in Singapore

IMCSO unveils cybersecurity testing methodology

GAO reviews U.S. maritime cyber security

USCG issues final cybersecurity rule for US-flagged vessels

Dryad Global: Cyber security risks for the maritime industry

Container Ships Battling the Storm

Rate boost to be short-lived: Analysis

Iranian ports record volume growth in 2024

OOCL posts strong Q1 results with surge in revenue and box volumes

India’s state-owned major ports experience container traffic growth

Port of Oakland upgrades berths to handle larger container ships

IMO Approves Landmark Net-Zero Framework for Global Shipping Industry

PTL Limited Announces $7.14M Public Offering to Scale Bunkering Services

Asmira Group Scales Bunker Operations with Cutting-Edge Tanker Kumbor

Vast Infraestrutura and Be8 to Develop Biofuels Hub at Port of Açu

Companies join forces to develop biofuels bunker supply in Brazil

MPA Singapore Receives 14 Proposals to Scale LNG Bunker Supply